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Russia releases imprisoned U.S. citizen Stephen Hubbard after Trump request

Confirmed1 source · Oct 21, 2026

Russian President Putin says he has freed American Stephen Hubbard from a Russian prison following a request from President Trump.

Russia releases imprisoned U.S. citizen Stephen Hubbard after Trump request
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What happened

Russian President Vladimir Putin announced that he has released Stephen Hubbard, a U.S. citizen who was imprisoned in Russia, following a request from President Trump.

Context

The release represents a potential diplomatic negotiation between the U.S. and Russia regarding detained Americans. Such prisoner exchanges or releases can indicate broader diplomatic channels between the two countries.